Posted: 09-Jan-26
Location: Pembroke, Bermuda
Type: Full Time
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Ready to lead and inspire the next generation?
Saltus has the following opportunity commencing in August 2026
Since 1888, Saltus Grammar School has been shaping the future of education in Bermuda. Today, we offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students ages 4–18, guided by our triple accreditation with CAIS, NEASC, and the British Columbia Offshore School program. From Kindergarten through Grade 10 we deliver the BC Curriculum, with Grade 11 launching in September 2026, complemented by Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the senior years, ensuring rigorous preparation for post-secondary success.
At Saltus, our values, belonging, respect, integrity, courage, and empathy, define who we are. We provide engaging, authentic learning experiences that build future-ready skills, nurture global citizenship, and inspire innovation. From our Reggio-inspired early years program to our robust Secondary offerings, Saltus is a place where tradition and forward-thinking education come together to empower students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish)
The successful candidate will teach Spanish and French at the Middle and Senior School levels, and as required at the Primary School level. Experience teaching iGCSE French and Spanish or equivalent is required, and the ability to teach Advanced Placement French and Spanish Language and Culture or equivalent is preferred. The role focuses on developing students’ communicative competence, intercultural understanding, and language proficiency within competency-based curriculum frameworks, including the BC Curriculum for designated courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach Spanish and French across Middle and Senior School levels, with flexibility to support Primary instruction as required
- Design learning experiences aligned with competency-based curriculum frameworks, including the BC Curriculum (for designated courses), emphasizing communicative approach, inquiry, and real-world language use
- Deliver Grade 12 iGCSE French and Spanish or equivalent courses; experience teaching AP French and Spanish Language and Culture is preferred
- Employ a range of pedagogical approaches, including inquiry based learning, project-based learning, and direct instruction
- Use a variety of assessment and evaluation approaches aligned with competency-based and 21st-century assessment practices
- Integrate information technology effectively to enhance language learning
- Use an online grading system and contribute to the creation and ongoing refinement of schemes of work and shared resources
- Co-construct with students a foreign language learning environment that establishes high standards, fosters belonging, and upholds inclusivity and safety
- Willingness to participate in extracurricular activities and the broader life of the School
- Willingness to provide cover for absences and/or advisory responsibilities as required
Minimum Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- A recognized graduate qualification and a minimum of three years’ classroom teaching experience
- Experience teaching iGCSE French and Spanish or equivalent
- Ability to teach Advanced Placement French and Spanish Language and Culture or equivalent
- Licensure with, or eligibility for licensure by, the Bermuda Educators Council
- Proven success delivering Modern Foreign Languages in a differentiated Secondary classroom
- Strong understanding of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or ACTFL standards
- Familiarity with international language proficiency exams and certifications such as DELF, DALF, DELE, and TCF (asset)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community
- A positive presence within a collaborative school culture
- Commitment to academic excellence and positive, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the ongoing development of the department
- An action-researcher mindset and commitment to reflective professional practice
- Ability to thrive in a busy, dynamic school environment
- Commitment to student safeguarding, wellbeing, and child protection best practices
- Relevant student safety certifications (e.g., SCARS, First Aid/CPR/ AED) are required or must be obtained
- A clean criminal record
Additional positions of responsibility may be available for qualified candidates.